Italy in Style - 14 Days (Small Group)

Upon your arrival at the airport, you'll be greeted and transferred to your hotel. At 19:00, you'll meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at the hotel's reception desk. The rest of the day is yours to relax and settle in.

After breakfast, join your fellow travelers for a walking tour of Venice. Discover the iconic Piazza San Marco and stroll across the Rialto Bridge to the lively Rialto Fish Market. In the afternoon, you have the option to take a boat to the islands of Murano and Burano, famous for their glassmaking and lacework respectively. In the evening, enjoy a gondola ride to a local restaurant for a welcome dinner.

After breakfast, we'll head south to Bologna, a city renowned for its towers, churches, and lengthy porticoes. We'll tour the city and visit the Archiginnasio, a significant historical building that once served as the main building of the University of Bologna. From there, we'll continue to Florence, the capital of Tuscany and the birthplace of the Renaissance.

Today, we'll explore the architectural wonders of Florence on a walking tour. We'll visit the Piazza Signoria, Duomo, Battistero, Campanile Giotto, and Ponte Vecchio, among other historical sites. Florence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was a center of medieval European trade and finance. The afternoon is yours to continue exploring this stunning city of arts.

After breakfast, you have the option to take a full-day excursion to Pisa and Lucca. Pisa is famous for its leaning tower, but the city also boasts more than twenty other historic churches, several medieval palaces, and bridges across the Arno. Lucca, known as an Italian 'City of Art,' is renowned for its intact Renaissance-era city walls and well-preserved historic center.

Today, we'll journey along 'The Road of Chianti,' a region in central Tuscany known for its Sangiovese-dominant wine. Enjoy a wine tasting at one of the area's top vineyards and cellars. We'll then continue to Siena, a significant city in medieval Europe, where we'll explore its UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic center. After a light lunch at Piazza del Campo, we'll head towards Perugia.

After breakfast, we'll explore the historical city of Perugia, which dates back to Etruscan times. We'll then depart for Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis, who founded the Franciscan religious order in 1208. Assisi's Franciscan structures are collectively designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the early afternoon, we'll continue our journey towards Rome, the 'Head of the World.'

Today, we'll set out to discover Rome, one of the most historical cities in the world. Our tour will conclude at Saint Peter's Square, located directly in front of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. We'll then visit the famous Sistine Chapel, renowned for its frescoes, including Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment.

After breakfast, you have the option to take an excursion to discover the art of Rome. We'll visit the Major Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, San Giovanni in Laterano (the cathedral of Rome), and Michelangelo's Moses in San Pietro in Vincoli.

Today, we'll depart early for Pompei, where we'll explore the ancient city ruins that were preserved in time after a devastating eruption of Vesuvius. After immersing ourselves in history, we'll enjoy a tasting of Vesuvian wine, including the famous Lacryma Christi, at a local vineyard.

Today, you have the option to depart early for Naples and take a boat to the enchanting island of Capri. We'll take a walking tour, including a visit to the Augustus' gardens, and enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant. We'll then take a boat to Sorrento, where we'll discover this charming coastal town and visit a famous Limoncello factory for a tasting of this lemon liqueur.

After breakfast, we'll head for Salerno and take a stunning boat trip to discover the Amalfi Coast. We'll make stops in Amalfi and Positano, two of the most picturesque towns on this famous coastline. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Today, we'll depart for Caserta to visit The Royal Palace of Caserta, the largest former royal residence in the world. Constructed by the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies as their main residence as kings of Naples, this palace is a sight to behold. In the early evening, we'll return to Rome and join our fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at a Pizzeria cooking master class.

After breakfast, you'll take a private transfer to the airport, marking the end of our unforgettable journey through Italy. Safe travels!